Foundations & grantmakers
Search 101,800 U.S. funders — private foundations, community foundations, United Ways and other grantmaking charities — by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the funder's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it takes applications.
15,969 funders that gave to recipients in Pennsylvania, sorted by giving in the state.
| Funder | Based in | Given in PA | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Reid Brosius Private foundation · largest grant: Thiel College | Pittsburgh, PA | $39.7K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Skadden Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | White Plains, NY | $39.7K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Groundtruth Project Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: The Associated Press | Boston, MA | $39.7K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Helb C J Fbo Var Charities Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Masonic Villages Grand Lodge of Pa | Saint Louis, MO | $39.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Believers Stewardship Services Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Christian Missions in Many Lands Inc | Dubuque, IA | $39.6K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| David and Pauline Gregory Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Maggie Beach | Pittsburgh, PA | $39.6K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Lila Gibbs Mem Ta (pf) Private foundation · largest grant: Stewartstown United Methodist | Buffalo, NY | $39.6K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Zeelander Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Wxpn | Blue Bell, PA | $39.6K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| St Joseph County 4-H Scholarship Private foundation · largest grant: Bridgette Futa Co Pnc Bank | Pittsburgh, PA | $39.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Craig and Barbara Barrett Foundation Private foundation | Paradise Valley, AZ | $39.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Mark Heiman Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: The Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education | Cincinnati, OH | $39.5K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Hough Wallace P Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children | Pittsburgh, PA | $39.5K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Charles L Suhr Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Good Hope Lutheran Church | Pittsburgh, PA | $39.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Anita L Swits Tr Uw Private foundation · largest grant: First Presbyterian Ch Nicholson | Dallas, TX | $39.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Steer Inc Grantmaking public charity · largest grant: Campus Crusade for Christ Inc (cru) | Bismarck, ND | $39.4K tax year 2024 | Check website |
| Rachel Mc N Zimmerman Private foundation · largest grant: Temple University Hospital Episcopal Campus | Pittsburgh, PA | $39.4K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Mellinger Scholarship Fund Ephrata National Bank Private foundation | Ephrata, PA | $39.4K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Sugarbaker Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Mountain West Church of God | St Louis, MO | $39.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Thomas J West Family Char Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Northeast Pa Man & Emp Council | Pottsville, PA | $39.3K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Findlay Adelaide M Charitable Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Birdsboro Community Memorial Ctr | Saint Louis, MO | $39.3K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Catholic Education Scholarship | Rolling Meadows, IL | $39.3K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Yankee Springer Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Temple University | Lake Forest, IL | $39.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Cochran M Fbo Var Charities Ann Tuw Private foundation · largest grant: Pendle Hill School | Saint Louis, MO | $39.2K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Edmunds Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Delaware Valley University | Plainfield, NJ | $39.2K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Theodore & Wilda Leiser Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Salvation Army | Dunmore, PA | $39.1K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Veronica Kubica Tuw Fbo Mount Aloysi Private foundation · largest grant: Veronica Kubica Tuw Fbo Mount Aloysius College | Hermitage, PA | $39K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Madelyn B Gortner Ta Private foundation · largest grant: Zion Lutheran Church | Buffalo, NY | $39K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Daron F Tw Fbo Untd Mthdst Home Private foundation · largest grant: United Meth Home for Children Inc | Buffalo, NY | $39K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Dr W S and I M Yoder Mem Trust Private foundation · largest grant: The Hope Rescue Mission | Saint Louis, MO | $39K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Kovler Family Foundation Private foundation | Chicago, IL | $39K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Norman H and Mary T Lutz Trust Private foundation · largest grant: Penn State College of Medicine Fbo Donna Saboori | Saint Louis, MO | $39K tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Beeman Family Foundation Private foundation | Haverford, PA | $39K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Willow Tree Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Diocese of GreensburgHoly Family Parish | Greensburg, PA | $39K tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Seruga R Char Private foundation · largest grant: Food Connect Co | Saint Louis, MO | $39K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Frank S Lucente Foundation Private foundation | Somerset, PA | $39K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Parikh Foundation Private foundation | Fort Myers, FL | $39K tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Detterer Memorial Fund Private foundation · largest grant: Moravian University | Saint Louis, MO | $39K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Thomas D & Frances N Maher Family Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Little Sisters of the Poor | Pittsburgh, PA | $39K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| Fund for Education Private foundation · largest grant: Rescue Task Force | Ardmore, PA | $39K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| William E and Lucretia W Evans Foundation Private foundation · largest grant: Pinehurst School Foundation | Yarmouth, ME | $39K tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (private foundations that gave $5,000 or more) and Form 990 Schedule I (public charities whose main work is grantmaking, with $50,000 or more in grants to organizations). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a funder will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 89,593 private foundations listed here, about 77% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "May accept applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
What about community foundations and United Ways?
They are public charities, so they file Form 990 rather than 990-PF and list their grants on Schedule I. GrantsJunction includes 12,207 grantmaking public charities — 939 community foundations, 741 United Ways and others whose main work is making grants. Community foundations and United Ways usually run open grant rounds for local nonprofits; their Form 990 doesn't describe the process, so check each one's website.
Where does this data come from?
From returns e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads: Form 990-PF for private foundations and Form 990 Schedule I for grantmaking public charities. GrantsJunction keeps each organization's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
Search for a similar organization's name or your cause (for example "food bank" or "rural health"). Results include foundations whose grant lists or purposes mention it. Add your state to see foundations that gave to recipients there.